Position: Consultant (Contract)

Organization: Goodera

Location: Bangalore / Mumbai/ Delhi NCR/ Remote

Apply: https://careers.goodera.com/jobs/Careers/610975000005794061/Impact-Assessment-Consultant-Contract-?source=CareerSite

Responsibilities:

• Interaction with existing partners and client stakeholders to establish objective
• Secondary research on existing programs of similar nature to understand services offered, best practices and models of implementation/ financial sustainability etc.
• Primary research on existing programs of similar nature to review aspects such as partnerships, existing practices, implementation models, sustainability aspects etc.
• Benchmarking process of the similar kind of program to recommend the best practices, methodology, and approach.
• Secondary research and context analysis to draw out the relevant areas for the study design

Study/ Tool Design

• Interaction with client stakeholders to establish objective of the study
• Design stakeholder map and data collection methodology for the study
• Study the log frame and theory of change to identify the outcomes and impacts as well as corresponding indicators. 
• Develop baseline metrics to measure key outcomes and impacts.
• Create stakeholder maps for impact study
• Develop the design for mid-line/ end-line/ controlled group evaluations as necessitated by the methodology of the study
• Developing questionnaires in line with the designed metrics for the collection of primary data
• Arriving at the appropriate sample size to cover stakeholders as per the stakeholder map and mapping the appropriate tool for evaluation. Some understanding of India’s geography and complexity of site and situation to be able to determine nature of study and participatory frameworks for Impact Assessment would be a plus.
• Collaborate with local partners / stakeholders and necessary permissions required for conducting the study

Data Collection

• Overseeing survey execution (telephonic/ physical) progress as necessitated by the program
• Conduct in-depth interviews and execute FGDs as necessitated by the study in conjunction with the stakeholders
• Field visits to verify / substantiate the findings from the stakeholder interactions

Data Analysis and Report

• Analyze, model and interpret data to draw inferences of the study using statistical analysis tools. Evaluating and drafting report concerning data findings
• Collation of supporting documents used for the study and research
• Executive summary preparation as a PowerPoint presentation for leadership team

Work Plan / Recommendations Development

• Developing a work plan for implementation of services in consultation with Partners based on the findings
• Developing a Theory of Change and Log Framework showcasing ecosystem of services and stakeholders.
• Designing a Theory of Change/ LFA in terms of achieving the program input/ activity, output, outcome, and impact
• Mapping inferences from the research for the creation of Success Framework
• Determine program Budget according to potential activities as per partnerships
• Creating a budget / revenue model related to each activity

• A minimum 7-10 years’ experience in either of impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation, social sector data analysis, need assessments etc.
• Exposure to CSR, high impact, large scale projects.
• A bias toward action and ability to manage multiple projects, juggle priorities and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Problem solving skills and critical thinking.
• Expertise in understanding Social Development in an Indian context.
• Excellent presentation, and communication skills.